Welcome to a special edition of the newsletter to share information regarding 2026.

I am pleased to share with you the teachers and staff who will be working at St Peter's School in 2026.

Classroom Teachers
Foundation	Emily Rumble
Grade 1 /2 L	Kahleen Low
Grade 1 /2W	Jacqui Wilson
Grade 3 /4 A	Karen Abrahams
Grade 3 /4 R	Sarah Russell
Grade 5 /6 T	Simon Tran
Grade 5 /6V	Domenic Van Boxtel

Leadership Team
Principal	Sharon Daujat
Deputy Principal / Learning and Teaching Leader /Maths Leader/Maths Intervention/ G-suite Admin	Belinda Mihalicek
RE Leader/ Literacy Leader/Literacy Intervention	Iris Devisser
Learning Diversity Leader/Mental Health Wellbeing Leader/ Wellbeing Leader	Natasha Franchina

Specialist Team
LOTE (Italian)	In class, co-taught with Clare Sabatino Monday/Tuesday
Music /Performing Arts	Michelle Scott Tuesday/Wednesday
Visual Arts	Angelene Longano Tuesday/Wednesday
STEM	Amelia Burnie Thursday/Friday
Physical Education	Grace Accetta Thursday /Friday

Education Support Team
Office Administration	Margaret Nahon/Rashida Hanifa
Learning Support	Monica Song
Learning Support	Trish Nash (Long Service Leave in Term 1)
Learning Support	Ana Giorlando
Learning Support	Niki Manaveris
Learning Support	Rashida Hanifa
Learning Support	Chrishni Fernando

We thank Danielle Moran, Thalia Kurzel, Rebecca Zhang and Maggie Chong for the work and commitment they have shown to St Peter's during their time here.

Danielle is taking some time off next year to explore life outside of education after more than 20 years as a teacher. Her 7 years at St Peter's has seen Danielle work in the classroom, in the PE specialist role and as Maths Leader and intervention teacher. Our recent Maths results are a result of her hard work and dedication. We thank Danielle and wish her all the best.

Thalia and Rebecca are also taking time away from education to explore other opportunities, including travel. During their time here they have shown a commitment to our students and have always worked so our students can perform at their best. We thank them both.

Maggie has decided to enrol in a Masters of Education. We wish her well in her studies. You never know- we might see her back as a teacher!

We welcome Jacqui, Domenic and Grace. They all come to St Peter's School with knowledge and skills to support our students and provide an environment where they can flourish.

Students will have an opportunity to meet their teacher and classmates at our transition session on Friday 12 December at 11:30pm.

Reports

Reports will be published next week and can be viewed at pam.spclayton.catholic.edu.au

Upcoming Dates

Thursday 11 December- come and hear the Christmas story told through story and song at our annual Carols. 5:30pm in the hall

Friday 12 December 2:30pm - Our final Advent Liturgy and some special awards.

Wednesday 17 December - students finish 1pm

For all dates- including 2026- read 'Important Dates' page.

I thank you for all the support we have received this year and wish everyone a restful break that brings peace, hope, joy and love.

Sharon Daujat

Principal

principal@spclayton.catholic.edu.au

St. Peter's Primary School Newsletter

Issue 22 · 11 Dec 2025

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